A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.